The Laguna Canyon Project: “Refining Artivism” (eBOOK)

Laguna Canyon Project
by Mark Chamberlain

2018: 9″x12″, 96 Pages, 130+ photographs,
ISBN: 978-09840007-4-6
eBook: (Digital Online/Download Book)

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In the early 1980s photographers Mark Chamberlain and Jerry Burchfield created “The Laguna Canyon Project” to challenge and prevent the suburban development of one of Southern California’s most iconic canyons and pristine open spaces. Combining artistic vision with political activism they produced a historic multi-phased environmental art project (1980-2010) that inspired Laguna Beach residents to take charge of their own destiny and to avert an ecological disaster. Containing more than 130 photographs and inspiring written pieces from artists, activists, and collaborators on the Laguna Canyon Project, this book is the first to provide a comprehensive photographic and written history of the historic movement.

ENDORSEMENTS:

If you want to understand how potent a force art can be in the service of the planet, this book is the place to begin!

• The Laguna Canyon Project was a raising of consciousness and a truly memorable work of art. Long live artivism!
  Bill McKibben – Author of Radio Free Vermont, founder of 350.org
• How extraordinary that a community that calls itself an art colony used art to defend itself against such powerful forces!
  Malcolm Warner, Ph.D., – Executive Director, Laguna Art Museum
• How extraordinary that a community that calls itself an art colony used art to defend itself against such powerful forces!
  Leah Vasquez – Former Laguna Beach Arts Commissioner
• Arts and Minds: https://www.artsandminds.online/articles.html
• Stu News: http://stunewslaguna.com/index.php/archives/front-page-archive/4535-the-laguna-canyon-project-052518
• LB Indy: https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/lest-forget-art-public-service/